Full-Time
Surface Specialist
Posted on 9/24/2025
Arconic
1,001-5,000 employees
Manufactures aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Maryville, TN, USA
In Person
Weekend/off-shift work required; on-site in Alcoa, TN.
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- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical/operational support role within a manufacturing environment
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Administration of one or more Surface Quality Monitoring (SQM) systems as defined in the corporate SSM standard.
- Trouble shooting and repair of assigned area(s) SQM systems in conjunction with corporate resources, area met techs and system supplier(s).
- Coaching and training production personnel of assigned area(s) in surface quality, SQM interpretation, quality systems tools, nonconformance reaction plans, and stop criteria.
- Coaching and training maintenance in troubleshooting, start up and shut down procedures for assigned area(s) SQM systems.
- Monitoring final product unplanned surface scrap data of assigned area(s) for trending and process control improvement purposes.
- Maintain and store assigned area(s) related quality procedures and documents needed to meet corporate, and customers’ surface specification requirements.
- Monitoring assigned area(s) process to ensure standard practices and special instructions are being followed, including departmental quality systems implementation and auditing.
- Appropriate help chain participation in event of questionable material review, with good communications to the area involved and quality team.
- Ensuring the traceability of all products through the assigned area(s).
- Problem solving, developing solutions, and implementing corrective actions for related quality concerns.
- Implementing ABS principles and problem solving A3s.
- Coaching of Quality and EHS related Human Performance.
- Assisting in development of APQP tools (FMEA, control plans, and reaction plans), TS16949 compliant procedures, and VPM systems.
- Working as a team with other disciplines to minimize costs, optimize product quality, and achieve plant recovery and customer return goals.
- Support Tennessee Operation safety goals.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- 4+ years of related experience
- Quality control or technical support experience for hot rolling, cold rolling, or sheet heat treatment operations
- Experience with automotive customers
- SAP system experience or similar systems
- Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office
- Proficient with spreadsheets, including Excel
- Knowledge of ABS or Lean Manufacturing principles
- Strong problem solving and communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of the organization required
- Must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking skills and be able to work independently and with cross functional teams
Arconic produces aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions for industries such as automotive, aerospace, transportation, industrial, packaging, and building and construction. Its products come from advanced manufacturing processes that convert aluminum into ready-to-use materials and components, which are then integrated into customer parts and systems. The company differentiates itself through a global manufacturing footprint, a broad range of aluminum products, and a close working relationship with clients to ensure they get the right material solutions for complex engineering challenges. Arconic aims to help customers succeed with reliable aluminum solutions while generating value for shareholders.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1888
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $175M Davenport casting complex expands capacity, recycling in 2026.
- $57.5M HPA facility doubles production, ends foreign imports.
- Chris Ayers' 25-year expertise drives aerospace growth since 2023.
What critics are saying
- Lafayette lays off 163 workers, cutting production capacity.
- Howmet captures 20% more Boeing contracts with lower defects.
- Russian operations face EU-U.S. sanctions, 40% asset loss.
What makes Arconic unique
- Leads aerospace aluminum sheet and plate markets globally.
- Pioneered aluminum brazing sheet for thermal management.
- Developed 7000-series alloys for lighter aircraft structures.
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Company News
Arconic to build $175 million casting complex in bettendorf. By: QCBJ News Staff | February 23, 2026 Arconic will build a new aluminum casting complex at its Davenport Works facility in Riverdale/Bettendorf, increasing its capacity to process and recycle aluminum into ingots used to make sheet and plate products. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ The Arconic Davenport Works plant is getting ready for another big milestone in the Quad Cities. The company will build a new aluminum casting complex at its Davenport Works facility in Riverdale/Bettendorf, increasing its capacity to process and recycle aluminum into ingots used to make sheet and plate products. The $175 million capital investment is expected to create 40 jobs at a qualifying wage of $28.46 per hour, according to information from Arconic. A new saw will improve efficiency and safety. The new facility will significantly expand aluminum ingot casting capacity, increase recycling of scrap aluminum, improve energy efficiency, and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers while producing high-performance alloys for strategic sectors, Arconic added. On Friday, Feb. 20, the State of Iowa announced that Arconic Davenport Works was selected to receive one of the first Business Incentives for Growth (BIG) awards through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). BIG supports capital investment and quality job creation projects that strengthen Iowa's economic competitiveness. The IEDA approved awards for a total of five companies, which will assist in the creation of 536 jobs and result in $268.2 million in new capital investment for the state. In addition to the Quad Cities, projects are located in Bondurant, Hiawatha, Vinton and Waverly. "BIG further demonstrates Iowa's commitment to pro-growth policies that help businesses thrive," Gov. Kim Reynolds said in the IEDA news release. "This new program encourages companies in key industries to locate, expand, or modernize facilities in Iowa, strengthening our competitive edge and creating opportunities for Iowans. It also builds on the state's strong economic momentum. Since 2024, Iowa has attracted more than $20 billion in new capital investment and our economic indicators are on the rise - state GDP is up 5%, net earnings grew 7.3%, and personal income increased 3.7%." BIG assist in expansions. "These results show that Iowa's partnership approach works and will continue to make Iowa the best place to invest, innovate, and grow," Ms. Reynolds added. In a statement, the authority said: "IEDA values providing assistance to companies such as Arconic as it further strengthens our advanced manufacturing industry and creates jobs. The project benefitted from support from the Iowa Economic Development Authority via the BIG program to help offset the significant costs associated with expanding and modernizing facilities through tax benefits. This program allows companies to invest more confidently in long-term innovation, new technologies, and workforce development - all essential factors in keeping Iowa competitive in the global marketplace. Finally, expansions such as this are a testament to the strong public-private partnerships that make Iowa such a great place to do business." Arconic Davenport Works will host a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday, Feb. 27, for the casting complex known as Pit 10, marking a major milestone in continued investment at the facility. The event will bring together company leadership, labor representatives, project partners, and employees to recognize progress on the project and reaffirm a shared commitment to safety, partnership, and the community. This project has strong support from several Iowa stakeholders, including U.S. Steelworkers Local 105, Nahant Marsh Education Center, Junior Achievement of the Heartland, Living Lands & Waters, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, the Quad City Conservation Alliance, and United Way Quad Cities. The City of Riverdale also has demonstrated its support by passing a resolution endorsing the project. Together, these partners reflect a shared commitment to strengthening the Quad Cities area, Arconic said in a separate news release Friday, Feb. 20. Groundbreaking Friday. This is the latest new development at the local Arconic facility. Last September, Arconic officials held a ceremony to welcome a new $57.5 million High Purity Aluminum (HPA) facility at Arconic. The facility will double the capacity for producing HPA at the local Arconic plant, and eliminate the need for Arconic to import HPA from a foreign smelter. HPA is important in the industry because it offers superior mechanical strength, enhanced corrosion resistance and exceptional conductivity. It is used to make many products, such as armor on light-weight military vehicles, parts of satellites, airplane wings and much more, Arconic officials said. The Arconic Davenport Works plant currently employs about 2,500 workers.
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